The Genesis of the Round Dance

At TempleStudy.com is a 6 part series called 'The Genesis of the Round Dance.' This site is an outstanding blog by Bryce Haymond covering different aspects on Mormon Temples and and also parallels to Temples and practices in antiquity. His series on the Round Dance introduces one to the origins of the Round Dance and its connection to the Prayer Circle.
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Genesis of the Round Dance.

Part 1 - Introduction

Part 2 - Round dances from the Neolithic time period, Native American, Mesopotamian, and Egyptian cultures.

Part 3 Round dances of Greece, the Hebrews and the Christians



Part 4 - Round dances from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and present-day traditions. Common pattern throughout all practices.


Part 5 - Round dances show connections with religions, and with ritual creation dramas throughout history, including the early Christian prayer circle.

Part 6 - Round dances show connections with worship since the beginning of time, indicating a common source. These practices are familiar to the Latter-day Saints. Conclusion.